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Multilateral drilling technology offers a highly effective method of enhanced oil recovery in fields characterized by complicated geological structure. This paper describes the analysis of sidetracks in an open hole by annular ledge formation with the use of a downhole motor in multilateral wells in Vostochno-Messoyakhskoye field. Since May 2018, more than 130 sidetracks have been drilled in Vostochno-Messoyakhskoye field with the use of bottomhole assembly (BHA) with a downhole motor in open hole by annular ledge formation. The fundamental difference between this method and conventional sidetracking with a downhole motor is that during sidetracking the entire drill string constantly rotates, rather than just bit rotation produced by downhole motor operation. In the process of technology introduction a comparison was made on how different downhole and geological conditions influence the time and performance results. The technology introduction resulted in the sidetracking time reduction from 9 hours to just 3 to 4 hours. A number of additional advantages of sidetracking with annular ledge formation were confirmed in the process of operations: The constant rotation of the drill string enables smooth weight transfer to the bit smooth, without failures. This contributes to effective and uniform ledge formation. Such sidetracking can be carried out at an extended length of open hole when it is difficult to ensure a free movement of the BHA which is necessary of conventional sidetracking. Constant rotation mitigates the risk of differential sticking. More favorable conditions are created for BHA movement in an interval of the holes diversion and subsequently for liner running in. It is possible to sidetrack with the use of a stiff BHA including a complete set of logging tools. In case of conventional sidetracking, it is preferable to use a short and flexible BHA. The experience gained in Vostochno-Messoyakhskoye field can be extrapolate to other fields where multilateral wells are drilled with annular ledge formation.
Multilateral drilling technology offers a highly effective method of enhanced oil recovery in fields characterized by complicated geological structure. This paper describes the analysis of sidetracks in an open hole by annular ledge formation with the use of a downhole motor in multilateral wells in Vostochno-Messoyakhskoye field. Since May 2018, more than 130 sidetracks have been drilled in Vostochno-Messoyakhskoye field with the use of bottomhole assembly (BHA) with a downhole motor in open hole by annular ledge formation. The fundamental difference between this method and conventional sidetracking with a downhole motor is that during sidetracking the entire drill string constantly rotates, rather than just bit rotation produced by downhole motor operation. In the process of technology introduction a comparison was made on how different downhole and geological conditions influence the time and performance results. The technology introduction resulted in the sidetracking time reduction from 9 hours to just 3 to 4 hours. A number of additional advantages of sidetracking with annular ledge formation were confirmed in the process of operations: The constant rotation of the drill string enables smooth weight transfer to the bit smooth, without failures. This contributes to effective and uniform ledge formation. Such sidetracking can be carried out at an extended length of open hole when it is difficult to ensure a free movement of the BHA which is necessary of conventional sidetracking. Constant rotation mitigates the risk of differential sticking. More favorable conditions are created for BHA movement in an interval of the holes diversion and subsequently for liner running in. It is possible to sidetrack with the use of a stiff BHA including a complete set of logging tools. In case of conventional sidetracking, it is preferable to use a short and flexible BHA. The experience gained in Vostochno-Messoyakhskoye field can be extrapolate to other fields where multilateral wells are drilled with annular ledge formation.
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